Virgil's Aeneid is an epic poem written in Latin, composed between 29 and 19 BCE. It tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who embarks on a journey to find a new homeland after the fall of Troy. The poem explores themes of duty, fate, and the founding of Rome. The Aeneid is divided into twelve books and combines elements of mythology and history. It highlights Aeneas's struggles against various obstacles, including divine interventions and battles, ultimately leading to the establishment of Rome as a great civilization. The work is considered one of the cornerstones of Western literature.